#White House distances itself from Maxine Waters’ comments

#White House distances itself from Maxine Waters’ comments

“#White House distances itself from Maxine Waters’ comments” The White House on Monday appeared to distance itself from House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters for telling racial justice protesters to “get more confrontational” if Derek Chauvin is acquitted in George Floyd’s murder trial. President Biden believes “protests must be peaceful,” White House press secretary…

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#Media pushes false narrative of racism

#Media pushes false narrative of racism

“#Media pushes false narrative of racism” The riots that have erupted after the killing of Daunte Wright reinforce a familiar pattern. This response is rooted not only in tragedy, but in a distorted perception of reality.   Chelsea Handler, for example, suggested that people of color have a “50-50” chance of being shot by police.  This…

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#Why old books get new attention and other commentary

#Why old books get new attention and other commentary

“#Why old books get new attention and other commentary” From the left: Why Old Books Get New Attention It’s “odd to find progressives defending capitalist values, as if there were no considerations other than property rights where culture is concerned,” snarks The Nation’s Katha Pollitt. Yes, Dr. Seuss Enterprises owns the rights to the six…

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#Minneapolis PD chief says Chauvin ignored training, policies

#Minneapolis PD chief says Chauvin ignored training, policies

“#Minneapolis PD chief says Chauvin ignored training, policies” Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said Monday that ex-cop Derek Chauvin violated department policy and training during his fatal encounter with George Floyd. Arradondo, testifying at Chauvin’s murder trial in the death of George Floyd, also said the former officer should have taken his knee off of…

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#Cher apologizes for George Floyd tweets that sparked criticism

#Cher apologizes for George Floyd tweets that sparked criticism

“#Cher apologizes for George Floyd tweets that sparked criticism” Cher says she is “truly sorry” after claiming she could have prevented George Floyd’s death — and was accused of having a “white savior” complex. The songstress, 74, admitted that she realized that she hurt people “by not knowing everything that’s ‘not appropriate to say.’ “I…

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